2020’s Small Business Chrismukkah Gift Guide
Sydney and I curated this list of some of our favorite local and small businesses we’d love to support. This holiday season your local makers, creators, and businesses need you now more than ever. Join us in supporting some of these amazing humans and supporting the love and dedication they pour into their craft, we see it, we love it, we support it!
I love the way this mother and daughter duo explore folklore of the black experience through their gorgoeous garments. This dress is a must have for me. I love anything with a victorian collar and its size-inclusive!
Amber has an amazing signature style that you have probably seen in many marketing campaigns and collaborations! Get the chance to have one of her amazing prints in your home! I especially like this collab she did with Man Repeller, and it's on sale!
The “lettie” earrings from Serendipitious Project are timeless & quite simply the only things I want to wear this winter under a cashmere hat.
What could possibly be a better gift than sending your loved one a hand delivered pie that turns out to be the best key lime pie they’ve ever tasted?
Black owned bookstore and community gathering place, Sisters Uptown, is a Mecca for you to connect, inspire, and learn. Spotlighting on authors from past and present, this is a great gift for anyone.
What is better than sending someone a warm home cooked meal from your favorite neighborhood Puerto Rican restaurant? Absolutely nothing.
The “Ryan” bouquet from Oat Cinnamon because we all need the soothing energy from blue in our house to keep us focused and centered.
These mask come in a variety of fun patterns and colors… can’t beat the price considering the amazing quality of each mask.
For the cook in your life, what could be a greater gift than the most precious spices and seasonings from around the world (thanks to Sos Chefs) to spark their cooking joy?
As someone who suffers with hyper-pigmentation its nice to see a brand that gets hyper-pigmentation for darker skin tones.
This item is one-of-a-kind. Making it an extra special gift for the fashionista in your life. This handbag features an up-cycled leather bucket handbag handpainted with a tarot inspired “Voter” card.
This hat is so adorable, and looks so cozy. A hat I would never want to take off.
Give someone the gift of a bouquet or a gift card from one of the most talented florist I’ve ever seen. *swoon. NYC-BASED.
Founded by Farai Simoyi of 'Netflix Next in Fashion', and producer of 'NY NOW' Market Runway Show this shop features sustainable and fair trade goodies. Each piece will make a unique addition to your collection. This pattern of their Zebresse Organic Cotton Mud-cloth Throw is to die for.
A gift of a hair color or haircut service, or even a gift card for products is something everyone could use this season from this peaceful gem of a studio in the east village, Bassia Bassia.
Founder Emma Zack curates the best size inclusive vintage for the Fran Drescher in all of us and this sweater is no exception.
Calling all yogis! Self care is the highlight of our journey through 2020, and the gift of yoga and self care is the ultimate return! Celebrate your body and settle your mind with Brooklyn based, BK Yoga Club, this can be a gift for yourself and others.
I love the youtube series hot ones and I’ve been working on my hot sauce collection! This one is a must have for the foodie in your life that likes a little spice.
It doesn't get better than a super adorable tote bag that spreads awareness! This bag has been worn by many of your faves like Kim Kardashian and you can't beat the price.
South Asian-American designer Sheena Sood has amazing eye for the bright and wonderful. This peacock dress is the perfect example.
This is the gift that keeps on giving!!! The River City Selections 2020 Holiday Box is filled with unique, sample-size items from small businesses all over Richmond, Virginia! Support the community of Richmond and receive tons of great stocking stuffers!
The moment I saw this in my instagram feed my heart skipped a beat. I love the cozy colors and unique cross cross design. Not to mention these pieces are handmade and ethically made with love.
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An unbelievably delicious catered meal directly from East Williamsburg secret soul food spot “Taste of Heaven” is sure to make you gain extra in-law bonus points.
Health is the most important gift of all; a loving care package made with local honey, fresh ginger, alkaline water, essential oils, candles, and vitamins is all at your one stop shop, High Vibes on East 3rd. If you’re lucky, they may give you a sample of their freeze dried local strawberries.
Send your sister or your BFF a made to order Luna sleep set, hand sewn in Brooklyn, that can be turned into a super fetch summer outfit with white sneakers.
Handmade with care in New York by mother daughter duo, this delightful children’s store in Nolita is the biggest no brainer. From NY inspired prints, to micro florals, to easy slouchy joggers for kids - they have it all.
For the animal lover in your life, maybe all they want is a treat or a toy from East Village owned Whiskers pet shop - they deliver!
I can’t decide if I want to gift this to my boyfriend or keep it for myself… it’s that good.
Whether you are shopping for a book on gentrification, queer studies, science fiction, or indigenous authors - the world is your oyster at volunteer based activist bookstore, Bluestockings.
This cognac matching set from Urban Rewrrk, because what’s more chic than a structured monochromatic lewk for your zoom calls?
A fresh way to gift someone on the first day of Hannakuh is the “Star of Susan necklace.”
This jacket will morph you into an uptown girl… tres chic.
Not only is this tequila bottle beautiful and memorable, but the warm fleeting vanilla aroma as you sip is sure to temporarily carry your worries away after a few sips...